Comments on: Steve Spagnuolo raves about Ravens’ defensehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comThu, 14 Dec 2017 02:06:11 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: gron4uhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2631178
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:31:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2631178As far as Spags is concerned,he is just another example of the Peter Principle. He is a capable assistant. He is not a head coach. Dean Pees proved himself with he did to piece together the D last year with all of the major injuries and liabilities. Reed, Lewis, Smith, Pollard ,the injured Gnata,were all liabilities that Pees managed to cover over the course of a whole season. He made all of the right moves. Chuck Pagano did it before him. The Ravens have a plethora of solid coaches. Have no fear, Doom is here ! We have replacements that make for a much deeper well rested unit.
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Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:27:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2629616I love how spags was a brilliant coordinator just a few years ago and now is a moron. What that shows you is that it is less about the coach and more about the quality of the player. A very good coach with very good players makes for the right mix.

For all you looking for the ravens to take a couple giant steps back, you are in for a big surprise. Ozzie has revamped the “D” over the last 2-3 years and our oldest player is now Suggs at 30. Compare that to the Steelers. He has rebuilt the DL with quality vets and brought in Elvis dumervil to complement Suggs. No matter how you slice it dumervil is a big upgrade over Paul Kruger. Courtney Upshaw has one more year of experience and look for pernell McPhee to have at least 8 sacs with all of the attention being paid to duggs and dumervil.

The biggest ? Is who will replace “Q’s” productivity. If they can’t answer that then they will not repeat. If one of the young guys like doss, streeter or the others steps into that #2 slot then I would consider the ravens a fair chance at repeating. Bottom line is that ot always comes down to who gets hot and healthy st seasons end. And no prognosticator can give you that answer.

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Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:48:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2628925What Defense? 17Th In pass and 13Th in rush. Now their interception Machine Is gone. They got a miget to replace him. Haha Some D
]]>By: scoobies05http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626731
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:25:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626731larry…i think i speak for all of us when i say what the heck are u talking about?
]]>By: larrydavid7000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626433
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:12:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626433@scoobidoo. I see your chiming in a your team from Cleveland ravens. Hey scoobiedoo 3 is better than 2. If your smart enough to figure that out.
]]>By: scoobies05http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626337
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:34:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626337thanks fozzie. and just remember….in order to have a superbowl hangover you have to win a superbowl. hows your team doing?
]]>By: sbaltimorehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626329
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:32:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626329Ravens fan here. But I have to agree with nofoolnodrool. What else is he going to say?

Alright, so maybe he engaged in a bit of hyperbole, or maybe he’s really impressed with the defensive unit. But until they take that first snap in September, it’s all pretty meaningless, isn’t it? Personally, I think the defense is improved. But considering they’re shelling out $24.5M in cap space for Suggs and Ngata, and both of them have been plagued by injuries and less than stellar performances the past couple of years, especially Ngata, I want to see them perform on the field at a level that’s commensurate with what they’re being paid.

And I’ve yet to see a legitimate replacement for Boldin. So let’s keep the repeat mantra in abeyance until we see what they do on the field when it counts, okay?

]]>By: opinevainhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626283
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:06:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626283It’s so surprising that people who aren’t Raven fans, which means they don’t watch their games, are quick to say we suck or lost so many players. If you watched last season, our defense was bad with Lewis and Reed early on. Got better with Ray out! Pollard and Reed were liabilities. Haters, stop it! We have speed and strength up the middle and Spag stated what most people believe. We have depth up the middle.
]]>By: pixelitohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626265
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:55:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626265Once considered an up-and-coming Head Coach, No coach has has had less success over the last 4 years than Spagnuolo.

Dislike it all you want, but that’s a fact.

]]>By: FoozieGroolerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626243
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:48:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626243The Ravens Super Bowl hangover will be legendary, and will last a decade.
Their hopes now rest squarely on the shoulders of Joe Flacco.
Good luck with that…
]]>By: lovefootball4lifehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626219
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:38:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626219Remember folks Pees is the DC it’s his defense, not Spags. So you can stop telling Ravens fans how bad they’ll be with Spags. Love the changes to the defense. It had to change, last years wasn’t that strong. Can’t see how anyone, right now, can say the d line plus pass rush with Suggs and Doom isn’t scary. About spit out my coffee this morning when someone commented this defense oriented team is being forced to become an offense team. Must not have watched a single second of the Ravens season.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 12:55:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626149Better?? How?? You won’t have the preacher dancing, and crying every Sunday!!
]]>By: mlbbal52http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626071
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:27:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626071Hahahaha people saying things like they lost too much on both sides of the ball and key players were replaced with clowns…you all just can’t stand the fact this team won the Superbowl and then just got better while your old talentless teams sit in cap hell…only weakness here may be a possession receiver other then that the offense is the same and the defense well the defense is going to be awesome. Move on from here but I guess all the hate just shows the jealousy you have for this great franchise…
]]>By: greenmeattruckhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2626062
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:17:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626062This guy probably said the same thing about his defense with the Saints, one which required the Offense to score 40 points before the could win.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:08:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626056I just hope this defense can go after Roethlisbooger, which is asking a lot because, by week 8, he always manages to weasel out of playing by either getting injured or suspended for degenerate behavior.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 08:07:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2626013@t8tertot
Why doesn’t sizzle “count” as a leader? He’s the longest tenured Raven on this D, has a ring to back it up and a DPOY. Every stint Ray has had on the DL the past 3 years Sizzle has been the rally point and vocal leader in the preface huddle and on the field. So why is it that he doesn’t count? Because you can’t accept the fact that the Ravens DO have a leader on D and would rather bash them? Probably so.
]]>By: steelcurtainnhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625950
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 05:22:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625950There is nothing to rave about on the ravens defense. Their an average defense. Sounds like he’s sucking up to the organization to me.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:26:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625896Finally, some real news.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:24:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625894ravens defense pretty good – bengals D this year is better
]]>By: justintuckrulehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625886
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:15:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625886Ozzie is modeling his team after the giants too. If winning the sb puts you in salary cap hell, pay your MVP qb, some stellar dlinemen and figure it out from there
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 03:23:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625820I think Spags is a good guy but watched every snap while he was in STL have no idea why Ozzie decided to hire him. It was a mess. And it got worse in NO.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 03:13:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625801Spags…yeah, these players suck and the coaches are the worst…that’s why they brought me in, to fix this mess.
]]>By: finallythevoiceofreasonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625789
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 03:07:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625789“If this team comes together to play as a unit, it has the potential to be the top defense in the NFL this year.”
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Duh..that is the same for the other 31 teams as well.
]]>By: crownofthehelmethttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625757
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:49:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625757If this guy thinks the Ravens have a “Wow” defense, wait until he gets a load of the most feared, dominating, physical collection of warriors that he’ll ever have the unfortunate pleasure of loosing to. Led of course by the future DPOY Troy and DROY Jarvis.

And by the way, if there aren’t other”Defensive Assistants” on the team, then JH naming him “Senior Defensive Asstnt” is like George naming CoCo the VP of Acquisitions.

]]>By: ravensbobhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625709
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:27:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625709Baltimore 12-4, repeat SB Champs
Cincy 10-6
Cleve 7-9
Pitt 5-11
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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:22:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625699@vibesid
Spoken like a true fan. It seems like I have seen the same bit of thinking on 30 other team sites as well.
]]>By: jmblosser82http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625698
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:21:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625698They have no #1 quality receiver, an inconsistent QB, RB tandem should be top 3. No leadership(as much as I hate to say it)nearly as good as Lewis, lost what 3 out if the 4 secondary starters. Looking to be 2nd, altho a finish behind Cincy and Pittsburgh is not out of the question, wildcard team at best, lucky to win during wildcard weekend. I know all you raven fans keep saying best front office, ravens have been around Sind 96 and have 9 playoff appearances with 2 AFC and SB wins, but don’t forget that the owner who brought the ravens to life brought the players and assembled the front office owned the the team from the mid-60’s and only managed a handful of playoff appearances. Yes I know the browns history stayed in Cleveland but you can not discount the owners blunders for 40 years just because he was able to wipe the slate clean. Now if the ravens can win 3 titles in 4 years like the pats or 4 in 6 years like the steelers then maybe you can claim best front office in the league. Until then enjoy the recent success and take in stride that your team is doomed to fail/under perform in the near future. Finally as far as dominating the AFC North, since it came about, steelers 2 ring, 3 AFC titles, 5 or 6 North titles to your 1 ring, 1 for 3 in AFC title games(one loss to steelers), 4 division titles, and I think 3 total playoff losses to Pittsburgh. 3 more division titles if you go back to 96 for the steelers. So no matter how you want to look at it, steelers are the team in the North, they will be back stronger then ever sooner then you think.
]]>By: larrydavid7000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625695
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:20:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625695wait a minute I thought this CLOWN was hired as a consultant now he’s a coach??. anyways what has he done lately? besides suck as a hc,and be a dc for other teams that did not do much as well. A sign of a good coach is one that can hang around for years and developed talent on one team. Looks like the Cleveland ravens have a winner. LOL LOL LOL and LMAO!!!!! enjoy looking up in your division all year long with FLUCCO as your leader.LOL LOL LOL
]]>By: laxman1944http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625670
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:06:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625670Ozzie………Rolltide…………Nuff said………
]]>By: js39http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/steve-spagnuolo-raves-about-ravens-defense/#comment-2625657
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 01:55:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2194195#comment-2625657Spags is so fake I didn’t realize he was the one who ran the team down for another 3 years until he was fired.
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